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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,656 and 26,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,656 and 26,092 is: 36,491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,656 : 26,092 = 26,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,656/26,092 = 26,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,656x = 26,092 × 26,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,656x = 680,792,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,792,464/18,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,491.88

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